Millisite

Formula:  (Na,K)CaAl6(PO4)4(OH)9 . 3H2O

Origin of name:  For F. Millis, American mineral collector

 

Crystal system:  Tetragonal

Crystal class:  Unknown

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Unit cell: a = 7.00 Å, c = 19.07 Å

 

Colour:  White, light gray, greenish

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Habit:  Chalcedonic crusts; spherules, finely fibrous

Hardness:  5.5

Specific gravity:  2.83

Cleavage:  1; {001}

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